Coach Cleaner Foreman

Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting prior to the Final date to receive applications.

This position is only open to current Metro-North Railroad employees.

Opening :

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Summary of Duties:

Provide frontline leadership to coach cleaners in the overall upkeep and cleanliness of both interior and exterior portions of Metro-North Railroad (MNR) rolling stock.

• Ensure adherence to the Mechanical Department and organization wide safety programs, procedures, goals and objectives
• Supervise quality of work to ensure compliance with Mechanical standards
• Coordinate daily work assignments
• Provide updates on projects to Supervisor
• Instruct employees regarding safety procedures and proper task performance
• Document work assignments by completing daily work reports, job safety briefings, etc. and archive into department database
• Maintain records of attendance and other related paperwork for all employees under their direct supervision
• Review Kronos timekeeping system for accuracy and complete paperwork verifying staff work schedules
• Draft IR-1 reports, take statements and ensure all steps are followed in the event of injury
• Conduct job safety briefings to advise employees of possible safety hazards and to delegate tasks prior to beginning work or whenever conditions change
• Ensure employees wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform work
• Provide guidance and direction to employees
• Schedule and coordinate staff to ensure appropriate coverage
• Estimate and order materials as necessary
• Ensure staff has all necessary resources to perform work
• Expose employees to different areas to develop and maintain proficiency levels
• Assist with building a positive team environment built on respect, professionalism, fairness and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Six - week training program covers several skills and knowledge areas through combination of classroom instruction and supervised hands-on experience. The program areas include supervisory skills, safe workplace practices and federal rules and regulations.

• Must have High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, Test Assessing Secondary Completion or equivalent and
• Two years of experience in a ny craft (e.g., Electrician, Machinist, Carman, Sheet Metal Worker, Coach Cleaner, Laborer, etc.) within Metro-North MofE

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience working in a supervisory or leadership role
• Minimum of two years experience as a Coach C lean er

• Reading comprehension ability; interpersonal skills; customer service oriented; skilled in exercising independent judgment; ability to anticipate and analyze problems and take corrective actions; must be able to evaluate a situation to make decisions and work under pressure; written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task; must be able to function effectively under changing priorities; ability to lead others; knowledge of operating and safety rules;
  
  knowledge of physical characteristics; must be safety conscious
• Knowledge of rolling stock, working knowledge of Kronos, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, AMS (Asset Management System), AMS Touchscreen, IMS (Incident Management System), Identity Access Management System (IAMS), Citrix and TMS (Terminal Management System)

• Must adhere to prescribed dress code
• Must adhere to MNR and department attendance policies

The starting rate of 70% for this position is equivalent to $ 27.58 /hour . The wage progression scale is as follows:
Year 1=70%>

Year 2=70%>

Year 3=75%>

Year 4=80%>

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